CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2024-37444: WordPress Defender plugin <= 4.7.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

First published: Fri Nov 01 2024(Updated: )

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPMU DEV Defender Security allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Defender Security: from n/a through 4.7.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress Defender Security<=4.7.1
WordPress Defender<=4.7.1
WPMU DEV Defender Security<4.7.3

Remedy

Update to 4.7.3 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-37444?

    CVE-2024-37444 is classified as a missing authorization vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to functionality not properly constrained by ACLs.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-37444?

    To fix CVE-2024-37444, update WPMU DEV Defender Security to version 4.7.2 or later, which addresses the authorization issues.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2024-37444?

    CVE-2024-37444 affects WPMU DEV Defender Security versions up to and including 4.7.1.

  • What functionality is impacted by CVE-2024-37444?

    CVE-2024-37444 enables access to functions that should be restricted, potentially compromising security configurations.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-37444?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-37444; the best solution is to apply the available update.

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